URGENT NOTICE: Beware of Fraudulent Calls Impersonating George Municipality Officials

Issued by George Municipality, 06 March 2025

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️
The George Municipality warns residents of a scam involving a fraudster impersonating a municipal official. This person (who has called himself Charles and my use any other name) calls residents, falsely claiming to represent the municipality and threatening to disconnect electricity if payment is not made immediately.

🔴 IMPORTANT REMINDER:
• The municipality will NEVER call or send a link for account payments.
• Do not share your personal or financial information with strangers.
• Avoid clicking on suspicious links.

💳 LEGITIMATE WAYS TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT:
✅ Online: www.george.gov.za (Unipay & My Smart City – George App)
✅ EFT: First National Bank (FNB) | Acc No: 62869623150 | Ref: GRG Account Number
✅ Retail Outlets: Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Boxer, Game, Spar, Pep
✅ Municipal Cashier Halls: George, Uniondale, Haarlem, and area offices

📞 FOR QUERIES, CONTACT:
☎️ 044 801 9111
📧 accounts@george.gov.za

Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity!